Supercharge your reef ecosystem! Perfect for larger tanks (75+ gallons), heavy pod predators like mandarins and wrasses, or reefers who want an instant, self-sustaining cleanup crew. Eliminates detritus, brown diatoms, and feeds corals naturally. Ships with live phytoplankton to ensure maximum survival and reproduction.
Why Go Big? The 32oz Advantage
Standard bottles are fine for nano tanks, but serious reefers need a critical mass. One 32oz pour establishes a breeding population immediately — even in tanks with hungry fish. No waiting weeks for pods to multiply. You get instant grazing, instant coral food, and instant biological balance.
What’s Inside the 32oz Bottle?
- Volume: 32 fl oz (946 ml) – double the standard size
- Live Pod Count: 6,000+ adult copepods + 20,000+ nauplii (babies)
- Extras: Enriched with live phytoplankton (Nannochloropsis, Pavlova, Tetraselmis) for pod health during transit
- Shelf Life: Use within 5 days of arrival for peak activity, or add immediately to refugium
Who Needs the 32oz Size?
- Large tanks (75+ gallons): Smaller bottles get lost in big water volumes. 32oz provides instant population density.
- Heavy pod predators: Keep multiple mandarins, wrasses, dragonets, or anthias fully fed.
- Breeding setups: Constant supply of nauplii for clownfish, seahorse, or banggai cardinal fry.
- Algae outbreak recovery: One massive dose of pods can clear stubborn diatoms and cyano within days.
- New tank startup (75+ gal): Seed dry rock and sand with a complete micro-fauna foundation.
How to Use (Optimized for 32oz)
- Temperature acclimate: Float the sealed bag in your sump or display tank for 15-20 minutes.
- Turn off protein skimmer & UV sterilizer: Keep off for 3-4 hours (longer for large bottles).
- Divide and conquer: Pour half into your refugium (if you have one) and half directly over live rock. For tanks without a refugium, pour slowly near rockwork and a low-flow area.
- Feed the herd: Dose live phytoplankton (sold separately) every other day for the first two weeks to ensure pods establish a breeding colony.
Pro Tip: After adding the 32oz bottle, do a small phytoplankton feeding that same evening. This keeps pods active and encourages them to settle and reproduce immediately.
Live Delivery Guarantee – 32oz Priority Shipping
We ship 32oz bottles Monday–Wednesday via Priority Mail in insulated, climate-controlled packaging. Because of the larger volume, we add extra oxygen and phytoplankton to ensure survival. If your bottle arrives with no visible movement (use a flashlight against the glass), contact us within 2 hours of delivery for a free replacement or full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions – 32oz Edition
Q: Is 32oz too much for my 50-gallon tank?
A: Not at all. A larger initial dose simply means a faster, more robust population. However, ensure you have a refugium or dense rockwork so pods can hide and breed. For very small tanks (under 30 gallons), we recommend the 16oz size.
Q: How long will the 32oz bottle last in my tank?
A: With regular phytoplankton feeding and a refugium, the pods will breed continuously. The initial 6,000+ adults establish a colony that can sustain moderate predation for months. Heavy predators may require a supplemental 16oz dose every 6-8 weeks.
Q: Can I split the 32oz bottle between multiple tanks?
A: Yes! The bottle is perfect for sharing between two 40-gallon tanks or seeding a display tank + a separate refugium. Just pour half into each system within 30 minutes of opening to keep pods oxygenated.
Q: Do I still need phytoplankton if I buy the 32oz size?
A: Absolutely. The included phyto keeps pods alive during shipping, but to maintain a booming breeding population in your tank, you must dose live phytoplankton 2-3 times per week. Pods cannot survive on detritus alone — they need microalgae to reproduce.
Add to Cart & Give Your Reef the Big Upgrade
Stop under-dosing and struggling with weak pod populations. One 32oz bottle transforms your reef into a self-cleaning, self-feeding ecosystem. Your fish will hunt, your corals will extend, and your glass will stay clearer for longer.
Order your 32oz LIVE Copepods today — because big tanks need big solutions.